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The Afro Celt Sound System are a musical group which attempts to fuse modern dance rhythms ( trip-hop, techno, etc) with Celtic and African influences. Formed by Grammy-nominated producer Simon Emmerson , it is somewhat of a world music supergroup, featuring such artists as
  1. N'Faly Kouyate ( kora, balaphon , vocals)
  2. Moussa Sissokho ( djembe, talking drum)
  3. James McNally (ex- Pogues; Bodhrán, accordion, whistle)
  4. Iarla O'Lionaird (vocals)
  5. Myrdhin ( Breton harp )
  6. Martin Russell (keyboards)
  7. Davy Spillane ( uilleann pipesThe Uilleann pipes are a unique form of Bagpipes originating from Ireland. This is also arguably the most advanced and most difficult form of Bagpipes to be learnt—usually due to technical challenges as will be explained below. Unlike the Scottish Bagpipe)
  8. Ronan Browne ( uilleann pipesThe Uilleann pipes are a unique form of Bagpipes originating from Ireland. This is also arguably the most advanced and most difficult form of Bagpipes to be learnt—usually due to technical challenges as will be explained below. Unlike the Scottish Bagpipe)

In 2003, Afro Celt Sound System changed their name to the simpler Afro Celts; however, their latest album, POD, was released under the Afro Celt Sound System monikerA moniker (or monicker ) is a pseudonym, or cognomen, which one gives to oneself. The meaning is distinct from nickname, in that a nickname is generally given to one by another, and not chosen for oneself. as slang "moniker" can mean simply "name") Typica.

Albums to date:

  1. Volume 1: Sound Magic (1996)
  2. Volume 2: Release (1999)
  3. Volume 3: Further in Time (2001)
  4. Seed (2003)
  5. POD (2004)

Afro Celt Sound System's albums have been produced and released by Peter GabrielPeter Brian Gabriel born February 13, 1950, in Cobham (Surrey), England, is an English musician. He first came to fame as a member of the progressive rock group Genesis, which he founded as a student at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Antho's Realworld Records.

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